Football class is a fun way in which to get your toddler active and, more importantly, enjoying physical activity but how can you know if your toddler is ready for football? Here, we will guide you through the signs that your toddler is ready for football.
Physical activity is really important for toddlers. It helps them to grow up healthy, aiding the growth of their bones, muscles and all round development. Toddlers should be active everyday for at least 180 minutes. The activity should be broken down into smaller chunks, such as 10, 20 and minutes, and it should include time outdoors.
Finding ways to keep your toddler active can be hard, particularly on rainy days and in the colder months. Taking them to a football class is a great way to keep them active which is not reliant on you coming up with ideas all the time.
But, you need to know that your toddler is ready for football. Within this article, we will look at the signs that your toddler is ready for football.
They Like Playing Football With You
If you have been playing football with them in the garden or park, even just simply kicking the ball to them, and your toddler has enjoyed it, then there is a good chance that they are ready for football class.
They Like Watching Football With You
If they also like watching football with you, whether going to a football game or watching it on the television, it is likely that they are ready and would enjoy football classes.
If your toddler is taking a solid interest in football, in any way, playing, watching or both, it is highly likely that they would be ready to take part in a football class.
What You Need to Consider Before Your Toddler Joins A Football Class
Okay, so we have now that if your toddler is enjoying and taking an interest in football, it is a good sign that they are ready for football. But, there are some things that you, the parent, need to consider before you sign them up. Within this section, we will look at the top factors that you need to consider.
Are You Ready For Your Toddler To Start Football Classes?
No matter the age of your child, you will always have apprehensions when they are starting something new. You want to know that they are going to be okay, that they are going to have fun and come away with more confidence and having learnt something. It is perfectly normal for you to feel a level of apprehension and it is important that you are ready for them to start football classes.
With most toddler-age football classes, you will be involved and if you choose the right football class, like ours at Socatots, your toddler will be doing age appropriate activities and will be being helped by you and by a highly qualified coach.
Some apprehension is totally normal but joining a football class from a young age will be highly beneficial for your child.
Is There A Class That Is In The Right Location For You?
Before you tell your toddler anything about football classes, you need to make sure that there is a football class that is local to you. Or at least near enough that you won’t need to make a four hour round trip each week.
We have classes across the UK, Ireland and the Channel Islands. Please click here to see if we have a football class that is in the right location for you.
Every Toddler Is Different
This is one of the biggest factors that you need to consider – whether your toddler is the “right” age or if they are taking an interest in football, every child is different so you really need to take your own opinion on the situation into account, without letting any of your apprehension colour your judgement.
At Socatots, we accept children from 6 months old to 5 years old. Parents can bring their children from 6 months or sign them up at 1, 2, 3 or 4 years old. Whenever your toddler is ready.
Why You Should Choose Our Football Classes, If Your Toddler Is Ready
If you and your toddler are ready for the next step of attending football classes, you need to find one that is right for you both. Within this section, we will let you know why you should choose our football classes.
Football Training That Suits Every Toddler
All of our football classes are designed to be appropriate for each age group. Each of our classes is a different length, starting at 30 minutes for the younger children, aged 6 months to 1 year old, and reaching 45 minutes for the older children, aged 3 to 5 years old.
As your child gets older, different activities will be introduced to cater to their expanding skills, such as introducing working with their peers in pairs and small groups.
No matter the age of your child, we always take an individual approach with each child, catering to each child’s specific needs. We want each child to leave our classes feeling confident and like they have achieved something, whether this is reaching a goal or overcoming a challenge.
Expert Coaching For Each Child
Your child will receive expert coaching from our coaches. Every one of our coaches is:
- DBS qualified
- UKCFDS qualified
- First-aid trained
- Fully insured
Your child will be learning from professional coaches so your child will always be in good hands.
You Will Play Be A Part Of Your Child’s Success
Throughout your child’s football training, you will play an imperative part in their successes.
Having the parents play an active role is important because it will help to increase your child’s confidence and self-esteem, whilst strengthening the emotional bond that you share with each other.
Locations Across The UK And Ireland
We have football classes across the UK, Ireland and the Channel Islands so we are certain that we will have a class that is in a good location for you and your toddler.
Signs Your Toddler is Ready A For Football Class
The biggest sign that your toddler is ready for football class is that they are taking an interest in football but there are some other factors that you need to consider.
You need to make sure that you are ready, that you find a football class that is in a good location for you and that your toddler, no matter their age or interest level in football, is truly ready for football class.
We hope you have found this article helpful. If you would like to know more about our football classes, please click here to find your local class.